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By Jan 8, 2021
Uncategorized

Vaccines conquered smallpox and polio, but COVID-19 looks like a tougher battle

For starters, the US has barely reached 25 percent of its vaccination target.
By Dec 2, 2020
Health

COVID-19 is helping another terrible disease make a comeback in Afghanistan

Due to the pandemic, an estimated 50 million children missed polio vaccines this year.
By Oct 22, 2019
Health

Researchers may finally know what’s causing the mysterious polio-like illness in kids

A new study adds weight to a growing body of evidence that a virus may be causing acute flaccid myelitis.
By Oct 8, 2019
Health

A polio-like disease continues to afflict children and baffle researchers

No single virus or pathogen was consistent across all the cases, making it hard to pinpoint what is causing the...
By Jun 7, 2019
Health

Nigeria’s polio eradication campaign could help the U.S. tackle measles

The Africa nation has deftly handled misinformation and suspicion.
By Oct 17, 2018
Health

A mysterious polio-like illness in children has the CDC baffled

Sudden muscle weakness and paralysis has been hitting young kids, and experts haven't pinned down a cause.
By Apr 14, 2016
Health

We Might Be Rid Of Polio Very Soon

There have only been nine cases reported this year
By Sep 8, 2015
Our Modern Plagues

New Polio Case Confirmed In Mali

Outbreaks of disease show the difficulty in global eradication
By Jul 24, 2015
Our Modern Plagues

Milestone In Nigeria: One Year Polio-Free

It’s cause for excitement, but there’s more work ahead
By Nov 25, 2014
Health

How Nigeria’s Anti-Polio Strategy Helped It Wipe Out Ebola

The nation is on track to eliminate wild polio within its borders by the end of the year.